Corning® Willow® - Glas: Beschichtungen

Corning® Willow® - Glas: Beschichtungen

Corning® Willow® Glass

Willow Glass is ultra-thin, lightweight & conformable. Made using Corning's proprietary fusion draw process, it is manufactured at thicknesses that create unique properties such as the ability to be flexed. Watch this video to learn more about our fusion manufacturing process.

Willow Glass is ultra-thin, lightweight & conformable. Made using Corning's proprietary fusion draw process, it is manufactured at thicknesses that create unique properties such as the ability to be flexed. Watch this video to learn more about our fusion manufacturing process.

Low Cost Design and Construction: Glass Has it All

Gleaming glass finishes are a hallmark of today’s sleek building designs – and that’s just part of the story.

Modern glass also combines perfectly with some of the construction industry’s latest technology, resulting in a whole new level of efficiency and affordability.

It all starts with super-slim, flexible glass, so thin that it can be rolled into long spools like paper. The rolls can carry as much as 4000 square feet of glass on a single spool, making it much easier to ship and handle than flat sheets. Processors can roll the glass onto a traditional flat building material and create a durable, glistening laminate.

This is where the convergence of construction technology and contemporary glass starts to reap even bigger benefits. The glass increases the durability of the substrate, adding a scratch-resistant, easy to clean, beautiful surface that can be designed to suit any taste.

Companies like DIRTT Environmental Solutions (DIRTT) are applying these concepts in homes, offices, schools, hospitals, and hotels. DIRTT’s popular Back Painted Glass tiles now feature ultra-slim, flexible Corning® Willow® Glass, substantially speeding up the manufacturing process and giving DIRTT clients an innovative building and design material.

Meanwhile, the efficiency and waste reduction bring a new element of environmental consciousness to the construction world. Less material scrap, of course, means fewer trips to the landfill. But being able to create customized dimensions and aesthetics with speed and accuracy also means far less energy spent on transportation and manufacturing – and, in turn, less pollution of water and air.

With broader design possibilities and improved efficiency and environmental performance in every step of the process, it’s crystal-clear that glass is ushering in a host of new possibilities for the buildings of tomorrow.